

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: LAPW Recognition Gala Professional
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: An unforgettable evening honoring The Woman of the Year and celebrating the achievements of professional women and area businesses in our community, with elegance, charm, and meaningful networking. We hope to see you there!

Together, we’ll reveal the 2026 Woman of the Year and celebrate three outstanding business award winners:

✨ Paying It Forward Award
✨ The Trailblazer Award
✨ WOW Award (Woman-Owned Workplace)

We’ll also honor our four Ovation Award winners, proudly announced at our recent LAPW Member Meeting. 👏

✨ Rising Star: Whitney Fischer
✨ Authentic Leader: Hanna Kettelhut
✨ Dream Builder: Nicole Fernholz
✨ Difference Maker: Terri Bursch

Guests will enjoy an elegant and inspiring experience featuring a delicious plated meal, decadent dessert, live jazz music, professional photography opportunities and meaningful networking. 


Formal attire is encouraged, but not required.

🗓 March 26, 2026
🕰️ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Carlos Creek Winery

‼️Ticket Sales End March 6, 2026


Huge thank you to our incredible event sponsors:

🌟Platinum Sponsor: 
6th &amp; Broadway Clothing and Decor 

🌟Gold Sponsors:
Amy Christopherson - State FarmAgency 
Bell Bank
Douglas Machine Inc
Gate City Bank 

🌟Silver Sponsors:
Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission (AAEDC)
American National Bank
Country Financial - Darla Hacker
Cassey Johnson Studios
Dental Health Associates
Hubbard Radio
Kelly Jahner-Byrne
Runestone Heating &amp; AC
True North Property Management 
Vivie
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/lapw-recognition-gala-professional/200029660456917
- **Event Categories**: meetups, art, photography, music, live-music, health-wellness, entertainment, jazz
- **Interested Audience**:
  - total_interested_count: 50

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://lakesareaprofessionalwomen.ticketspice.com/3rd-annual-lakes-area-professional-women-gala-professional?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=alexandria-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Alexandria
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Carlos Creek Winery
- **lat**: 45.960772728125
- **long**: -95.394396343667
- **full address**: Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 CR-34, Alexandria, MN 56308-9857, United States
- **location**: Carlos Creek Winery

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Lakes Area Professional Women (https://allevents.in/org/lakes-area-professional-women/17054893)

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## FAQs

- **Q:** When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q:** Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 CR-34, Alexandria, MN 56308-9857, United States
- **Q:** Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lakes Area Professional Women
- **Q:** What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, art, photography, music, live-music, health-wellness, entertainment, jazz
- **Q:** Where can I find ticket details about LAPW Recognition Gala Professional ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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